Roma Rural Student Hostel in Roma, Queensland | Education

Roma Rural Student Hostel

Locality: Roma, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4622 4116

Address: 29 Powell Street 4455 Roma, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Words of wisdom for the week.

25.01.2022 Good bye to the boys of 2019 and to Keeley who left at the beginning of this week- dont think Ill ever enjoy this part of what I do- saying goodbye- but good luck to you all, and may your life be blessed with achieving your goals. Its been a pleasure to have been entrusted to take care of you while you finish your studies- stay in touch.

25.01.2022 NT ICPA have posted this great image explaining how ICPA works for you. Thanks NT council

24.01.2022 Lunch then tie dyeing- my favourite thing

23.01.2022 And this is what makes what I do so rewarding, the girls knocking on my door with flowers and cake for my birthday and including everyone in the card! Beautiful souls, and so nice to be appreciated. Great choice of flowers and cake, Luke Crabb, youll have to start a business as a flowers and cake Uber!

23.01.2022 Hmmmm social distancing!! Never tell them to make themselves at home in the kitchen!! Toffee is the result!

23.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mums out there. Have a wonderful day!

22.01.2022 Don't forget you must register to receive your ATAR! All you need is your full name, date of birth, LUI number and email address. https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/

22.01.2022 As the term draws to a close, the RRSH INC committee and I would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas holiday season, and hope Santa finds you all Christmas Eve. Looking forward to 2021 being a little less disruptive. Thank you to all our hostel families for you support and cooperation during 2020, I especially appreciate your trust and belief in the system the residence has adopted to make it a safe place to continue your children’s education. Unfortunately, not... all the students, parents and committee members could make it to our End of year/Christmas celebration. Thank you to committee members Julie Guthrie and Acting Chair Cameron O’Neil for taking the time out from their busy schedule to attend and mingle with our families. Cameron presented the Alf Golder memorial award to Ty O’Neill (year 9) , and the Ann Gibbes memorial award which was shared by Georgie Phillips (year 12) and Brooke Maher (year 9). Congratulations! Other students received varying awards, according to the strengths and qualities they brought to life at the hostel. Congratulations to you all for surviving and thriving what has been quite a challenging year. We look forward to welcoming back our existing students, and some new faces for 2021. As always, it is with mixed emotions we say goodbye and the very best of luck to Georgie Phillips and Jade Crabb, thank you for your leadership and the responsible contribution you made while at the hostel. While we are sad to see you go, we look forward to hearing of the conquests you achieve in your life at university in the coming years. Thanks to Beck’s Chopping Board for providing a delicious and interesting spread for the evening and to Moorelands nursery for again providing a magical venue for our end of year event- until next year, enjoy a safe and happy Christmas and hoping for 2021 being the best (wet) year ever! See more

22.01.2022 Our year 12 girls arriving at their formal tonight. You look amazing girls, hope you have a wonderful evening and an even better last mid semester holiday as school students!! Not long go now.

21.01.2022 Not sure this isolation is good for the waistline- thanks for morning tea girls!!

21.01.2022 As the sun sets on another year, I wish the families who have supported the hostel, and to those who are currently attending the hostel, a safe and happy Christmas, and the best of wishes for 2020.

21.01.2022 South West communities should be aware of and informed, but not alarmed, about coronavirus (COVID-19). The best way to look after yourself and your loved ones i...s by washing your hands often and properly, staying 1.5 metres away from people who cough or sneeze and staying home if youre sick and no more hand shaking. You can stay up-to-date with the latest information and the facts, visit: www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus #howweconnect #southwest #communities

21.01.2022 Not quite the picnic at hanging rock (thank goodness, they all got to come home). Good work girls the food was delicious and the rounders and charades were fun....

20.01.2022 Welcome to the world of home school, there is an eerie silence at the hostel this morning, but some of our students are off and running! Well done Mia, Eboni and Ty- hope you arent planning an escape when your mum isnt looking Ty, I see you are prepared, with your hat on!! Have a great week everyone!

20.01.2022 For your information

20.01.2022 Say hello to Ben- our newest addition to the hostel family. Think he might get a bit spoilt!

19.01.2022 - Apply now for a FairPlay voucher! Do you have a child aged 5 to 17 years? Would you like your child to be more active? Are you a H...ealth Care Card/ Pensioner Concession Card holder? You may be eligible for $150 to put towards your kids sport and active recreation costs qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers #FairPlayVouchers #QldSportAndRec #ReturnToPlayQld

19.01.2022 They all survived the swim and mud fight, and got to eat pizza and birthday cake!! Happy birthday for tomorrow, Eboni!!

19.01.2022 2020 RRSH Branding Team!

19.01.2022 Happy birthday Jade, hoping your 17th year is amazing!!

19.01.2022 Haha- so true, and trying not to laugh at inappropriate comments!!

17.01.2022 Its been a privilege to provide a venue for the Roma ICPA meetings, sharing the passion to improve education for rural students. Congratulations to the outgoing executive committee for a job well done. Thank you for the lovely gift of appreciation, and best wishes to the new committee for a successful year ahead.

17.01.2022 Last day of term for hostel students and only one left standing- Eboni and Wyatt enjoying a cool down after a hot day!!

16.01.2022 Welcome to our little crew for this year, minus one, who hasnt been able to get back yet. Heres hoping the homesickness passes quickly, and we have a successful, fun year ahead of us.

16.01.2022 From dawn to dusk - 600 kms apart. Happy holidays everyone, see you back in Term 4!

14.01.2022 Cup cakes Year 7 & 8 team!! Good job girls, you are on official cake making duties!

14.01.2022 Marshmallow night

13.01.2022 For you information

12.01.2022 It was an enthusiastic start to our 8km walk, and they were still dancing at the end, but my phone went flat! Good effort girls!!

12.01.2022 Team building- love it!

11.01.2022 Something to be aware of?

10.01.2022 AN OLD WOMAN WALKED UP AND TIED HER OLD MULE TO THE HITCHING POST. AS SHE STOOD THERE, BRUSHING SOME OF THE DUST FROM HER FACE AND CLOTHES, A YOUNG GUNSLINGER S...TEPPED OUT OF THE SALOON WITH A GUN IN ONE HAND AND A BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IN THE OTHER. THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER LOOKED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND LAUGHED, "HEY OLD WOMAN, HAVE YOU EVER DANCED?" THE OLD WOMAN LOOKED UP AT THE GUNSLINGER AND SAID, "NO,... I NEVER DID DANCE... NEVER REALLY WANTED TO." A CROWD HAD GATHERED AS THE GUNSLINGER GRINNED AND SAID "WELL, YOU OLD BAG, YOU'RE GONNA DANCE NOW," AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE OLD WOMAN'S FEET. THE OLD WOMAN PROSPECTOR -- NOT WANTING TO GET HER TOE BLOWN OFF --STARTED HOPPING AROUND. EVERYBODY WAS LAUGHING. WHEN HIS LAST BULLET HAD BEEN FIRED, THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER, STILL LAUGHING, HOLSTERED HIS GUN AND TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK INTO THE SALOON. THE OLD WOMAN TURNED TO HER PACK MULE, PULLED OUT A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, AND COCKED BOTH HAMMERS. THE LOUD CLICKS CARRIED CLEARLY THROUGH THE DESERT AIR, AND THE CROWD STOPPED LAUGHING IMMEDIATELY. THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER HEARD THE SOUNDS, TOO, AND HE TURNED AROUND VERY SLOWLY. THE SILENCE WAS ALMOST DEAFENING. THE CROWD WATCHED AS THE YOUNG GUNMAN STARED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND THE LARGE GAPING HOLES OF THOSE TWIN BARRELS. THE BARRELS OF THE SHOTGUN NEVER WAVERED IN THE OLD WOMAN'S HANDS, AS SHE QUIETLY SAID, "SON, HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MULE'S ASS?" THE GUNSLINGER SWALLOWED HARD AND SAID, "NO M'AM... BUT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO. THERE ARE FIVE LESSONS HERE FOR ALL OF US: 1 - Never be arrogant. 2 - Don't waste ammunition. 3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are. 4 - Always make sure you know who has the power. 5 - Don't mess with old people; they didn't get old by being stupid.

09.01.2022 This explains a lot!

07.01.2022 Brendan Paula Harrison

07.01.2022 This question runs through my mind on a daily basis... especially with my 4th grader! Pretty sure I'm being played.

06.01.2022 And the results are in!!! Well done girls

06.01.2022 Happy Easter, to all our hostel families and friends, past and present. Stay safe and healthy

05.01.2022 For your information-

05.01.2022 Congratulations Meg, for being commended for helping out voluntarily at the school yesterday. You make us proud!

04.01.2022 Reminder - Information sharing.

04.01.2022 Department of Education’s scholarships and grants for 2021 are open for applications. These scholarships and grants reinforce the department’s dedication to pro...viding the best teachers for all state schools while promoting teaching as a career path. The rural and remote category of our Aspiring Teacher Grants is a great opportunity for rural and remote school leavers considering a career in teaching! These grants offer a one-off $5,000 grant to high-achieving state and non-state school leavers enrolling in an eligible initial teacher education course whose residence falls within a rural or remote community. In addition to the general eligibility criteria, rural or remote applicants from state and non-state schools must also reside within the catchment of a Queensland state school with a transfer rating of between 3 and 7 as per the Department of Education schools directory. Applications close at midnight on Friday 11 December 2020. Further information, including to apply, can be found by click here: Aspiring Teacher Grants. Perspective applicants can also contact our Scholarships and Grants team via [email protected] or (07) 3055 2927.

04.01.2022 EVERY PARENT SHOULD READ THIS I SEE YOU Its a time of badges, certificates, medals, trophies, recognition, awards, prizes and 'seeing' of high achievement. I lo...ve seeing the kids that shine at this time of year - a big high heartfelt round of applause to you. You so deserve it for the effort you have put in. But this message is for the kids that didn't get called up for any of the above... I SEE YOU. To the child that conquered their fear of heights, or sleeping in the dark, or riding without training wheels or sleeping out for the night for the first time this year, I SEE YOU To the child that managed to resolve more conflict than they started this year, to the child that learnt to say the impossible; "I'm sorry", and to the child that walked away from the fighting instead of getting involved, I SEE YOU To the child for whom school is a huge struggle, you get up everyday and you go, I SEE YOU To the child that battled all year with the maths, or reading, or concentration, or speaking out in class, or learning their words, but persevered anyway, I SEE YOU To the child that found the kindness in their heart reach out in anyway to another person or to an animal in need or in pain, I SEE YOU To the child that learnt to give and to share for the first time this year and even found joy in these, I SEE YOU To the child that battles to make friends and to be social, you made new friends this year and for that, I SEE YOU To the child who wanted so much to please, but was just out of sight of an adult who perhaps was too busy or too distracted, I SEE YOU To the child who lost a friend or a loved one this year, but carried on everyday bravely even though their heart ached, I SEE YOU To the brave parents that try everyday to do the best for their kids, I SEE YOU. May you and your children revel in small but significant victories that you have both experienced this year, as I will with my beautiful children. For every year there is progress and growth, we don't need a podium or handshake or a hall of applause to be seen. Credit:- A Dog For James